In the American Civil war there were units on both sides which had uniforms heavily influenced by their individual heritage, fashion crazes or special requirements.

If you've ever seen a soldier in uniform, you may have noticed that the flag on their uniform appears to be backwards, but that's not the case.

For several decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities at a funeral home and cemetery in Seattle. The simple copper and ...

The name comes from their patch, which depicts an eagle used as a mascot since the American Civil War. "Screaming Eagles" These words are displayed prominently on the sides of the helmet.

For several decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities at a funeral home and cemetery in Seattle.

A replica Civil War military uniform. Tom Russo “I got it on my second try,” boasted 17-year-old Trevor Smith, who challenged his friends to do the same.

For decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities.

Port Byron Central School District students George Ripley, left, and Lucas Hayes wear replicas of Civil War uniforms as a part of the American Battlefield Trust’s Traveling Trunk program ...

Many veterans of the Civil War suffered from the malady we know today as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). They found it difficult to adjust to civilian life and wound up in jail.

The year is 2054. The United States is recovering from a destructive war with China. When the otherwise healthy president of the United States suddenly dies of a heart attack, the American people ...